1972 New Yorker ignition lock cylinder slide hammer yank out.

FOR TAB RETAINED CYLINDERS. NOT FOR THE LATER SCREW RETAINED CYLINDERS.

The rotating lock "tumbler case" is difficult to drill, very hard stuff. The chances are high that the drill bit will break before the drilling is done. The cylinder "bezel" and "outer" stationary cylinder are soft.
The slide hammer easily removes the soft bezel with no drilling so the cylinder can be attacked. The little Dremel with the course "cutting" wheel (not grinding wheel) easily cuts a cross into the hard lock...

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Author: Just Carbs